Opinions on Upgrade to E70 / F15

[TiminIndy]

I have had a 2006 E53 for 6 years now and have been wanting to upgrade to a newer one for a while. I was thinking I would go to an E70, 2011-2013 N55 (6 cyl xDrive35i).



I was looking to spend $15-20K, but since I have waited so long, now some of the 2014-2015 F15 models are within my range. I really like the look of the front end on the F15 and I'm sure the bells and whistles are a little more modern, but I hadn't really looked at them much yet. I didn't know until now that they made a bunch of the 6 cylinder models with RWD. I think I want to stick with AWD, so that will narrow my options in the local used market. I see RWD & AWD still had the N55 motor - I assume this is still considered the most reliable engine offered (and lower cost of ownership)?


I started this in the E53 forum, since this is where I have always been. Does anyone have any advice on what to watch for with regard to the E70 or F15? I always get the Carfax and check for recalls. I know quite a few E70's had a front driveshaft recall and I would frown on any owned by someone who didn't bother to get that done yet.